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zerg1024 Rookie
Joined : 2007-09-06 Post Count : 12 Merit : 0
| Subject: '95 Head unit install and speakers Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:05 pm | |
| hey i am trying to install my friends head unit in his 95 riv and was wondering if anyone knew how to. also how do i install the front speakers? | |
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Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 8064 Merit : 105
| Subject: Re: Aftermarket Head Unit Install? Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:22 pm | |
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98riv Moderator
Location : USA Joined : 2007-01-14 Post Count : 995 Merit : 30
| Subject: Re: Aftermarket Head Unit Install? Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:37 pm | |
| This is from the website in my sig http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereoremovalBuickRiviera1FSpkR.htm _________________ 1998 Supercharged Riviera - Custom CAI, Alpine spx-13ref, Infinity 6x9's, Alpine 4 Channel Amp, Kicker KX3, Silverstars, STB, Hawk Brake Pads, Monroe Air Shocks, KYB GR2
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zerg1024 Rookie
Joined : 2007-09-06 Post Count : 12 Merit : 0
| Subject: Re: Aftermarket Head Unit Install? Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:06 pm | |
| hey thanks everyone. i am not a riv owner i own a taurus sho but this seems to be a lot more helpful for my friend then with my forum. | |
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1998 Riv Expert
Name : Dave Age : 63 Location : In The AZ Oven Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4502 Merit : 44
| Subject: Re: Aftermarket Head Unit Install? Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:21 am | |
| - 98riv wrote:
- This is from the website in my sig [url=http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereoremovalBuickRiviera1FSpkR.htm
http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereoremovalBuickRiviera1FSpkR.htm[/quote[/url]] This won't come up anymore? | |
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98riv Moderator
Location : USA Joined : 2007-01-14 Post Count : 995 Merit : 30
| Subject: Re: Aftermarket Head Unit Install? Thu Sep 13, 2007 9:01 pm | |
| - 1998 Riv wrote:
- 98riv wrote:
- This is from the website in my sig [url=http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereoremovalBuickRiviera1FSpkR.htm
http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereoremovalBuickRiviera1FSpkR.htm[/quote[/url]] This won't come up anymore? I just checked it and it is working. _________________ 1998 Supercharged Riviera - Custom CAI, Alpine spx-13ref, Infinity 6x9's, Alpine 4 Channel Amp, Kicker KX3, Silverstars, STB, Hawk Brake Pads, Monroe Air Shocks, KYB GR2
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1998 Riv Expert
Name : Dave Age : 63 Location : In The AZ Oven Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4502 Merit : 44
| Subject: Re: Aftermarket Head Unit Install? Fri Sep 14, 2007 10:35 am | |
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palermocorey90 Expert
Name : Corey Age : 34 Location : Rome NY Joined : 2007-10-03 Post Count : 2968 Merit : -24
| Subject: i need some help with my new deck Sat Nov 24, 2007 3:36 pm | |
| for christmas im looking to buy a new deck, it has to be a touch screen with DVD, so im looking at some cheap decks, i found one that i like http://cgi.ebay.com/JENSEN-VM-9311-7-LCD-MONITOR-NEW-MP3-DVD-VM9311_W0QQitemZ280174452585QQihZ018QQcategoryZ32825QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem but will they work with our "sunshade dash" i love the look and it has everthing i want, but since the screen is motorized i dont want it to hit the top of the dash please help me out | |
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SC95Riv Enthusiast
Name : Chris Location : New York Joined : 2007-10-20 Post Count : 134 Merit : 0
| Subject: Re: Aftermarket Head Unit Install? Sat Nov 24, 2007 5:53 pm | |
| More than likely you're gonna have to have the unit mounted sticking out of the radio slot...so the screen will clear the dash....which IMO ruins the look, hence why i havent done this. I've seen some Riv's for sale and on cardomain with aftermaket decks and with a DVD it always looks bad, cause it sticks out. | |
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RhinoFLA Aficionado
Name : Ryan Age : 36 Location : Port Richey, FL Joined : 2007-02-27 Post Count : 1029 Merit : 4
| Subject: Re: Aftermarket Head Unit Install? Sat Nov 24, 2007 6:13 pm | |
| maybe you could put it where the cd holder is? I've taken mine out, still trying to think of what to put there.. i've been working on piece of hobby wood with the Riviera in cursive carved into it, and I want to put a peice of clear plastic behind it then do some LED backlightning.. i think the screen would look nice there | |
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palermocorey90 Expert
Name : Corey Age : 34 Location : Rome NY Joined : 2007-10-03 Post Count : 2968 Merit : -24
| Subject: Re: Aftermarket Head Unit Install? Sat Nov 24, 2007 6:22 pm | |
| i dont have a Cd holder yet i have bench seat | |
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RhinoFLA Aficionado
Name : Ryan Age : 36 Location : Port Richey, FL Joined : 2007-02-27 Post Count : 1029 Merit : 4
| Subject: Re: Aftermarket Head Unit Install? Sat Nov 24, 2007 6:25 pm | |
| oh yeah.. much different interior.. what about that open spot under your cigg. lighter tray | |
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96RIVMANN Fanatic
Name : Paul Location : MN Joined : 2007-10-22 Post Count : 253 Merit : 11
| Subject: Aftermarket Head Unit Install? Thu Dec 13, 2007 7:38 pm | |
| Looking to install and aftermarket head unit and was wondering if anyone has used the Scosche GM1583B kit or something similar. How did it fit, look, etc. Thanks | |
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Mr.Riviera Expert
Name : Matthew Age : 38 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4394 Merit : 101
| Subject: Re: Aftermarket Head Unit Install? Thu Dec 13, 2007 8:43 pm | |
| i dont think that kit will work b/c of the shelf. you need a lot of room for the wire harness. my kit fits well, but i dont know what the part # is. just a gm kit for buicks with a block off plat on the bottom half. the rivs head unit depth is very shallow so you may have a problem fitting the dash back over the new unit, or you can cut away some of the plastic at the rear of the deck. are you getting a PAC SWI-x too? _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32Â 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily | |
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palermocorey90 Expert
Name : Corey Age : 34 Location : Rome NY Joined : 2007-10-03 Post Count : 2968 Merit : -24
| Subject: Re: Aftermarket Head Unit Install? Thu Dec 13, 2007 9:06 pm | |
| i havent used one on the riv but i had one on my stratus coupe, and it was a great fit | |
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turtleman Expert
Name : Codith Age : 37 Location : Villa Park, IL Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 3671 Merit : 140
| Subject: Re: Aftermarket Head Unit Install? Thu Dec 13, 2007 9:33 pm | |
| that looks like the same kit I had before I had my EQ. Actually that one has a raised face plane. Mine was just flat. But anyway, it mounts fine. Matthew, does your kit set the head unit forward from the dash?
Like Matthew said, I would just cut the plastic out from behind the head unit area to give some more freedom. If you do that, you should have no trouble at all using the flush mount kit like that.
Before I had the EQ and all the extra wiring, I was still able to mount it flush without cutting the plastic but it's definitely worth it to cut that booger. | |
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Mr.Riviera Expert
Name : Matthew Age : 38 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4394 Merit : 101
| Subject: Re: Aftermarket Head Unit Install? Thu Dec 13, 2007 9:41 pm | |
| a picture is worth a .... well its just easier to show than tell FWIW i had more fitment problem with my old alpine than i do with the new kenwood, so maybe they are making them smaller than they used to? or it could just be manufacturer differences. eihter way, there is really no way to know how it will fit until you get it in there. but it shouldnt be anything major. _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32Â 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily | |
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TType_Riviera Fanatic
Name : Rob Age : 42 Location : ohio Joined : 2007-03-05 Post Count : 422 Merit : 0
| Subject: Re: Aftermarket Head Unit Install? Thu Dec 13, 2007 10:29 pm | |
| I had to cut my plastic for my clarion...and with all the pre-outs its still a little iffy but i manages to make it fit.. i had to trim a little bit on the side to get my bezel to fit right.. | |
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96RIVMANN Fanatic
Name : Paul Location : MN Joined : 2007-10-22 Post Count : 253 Merit : 11
| Subject: Re: Aftermarket Head Unit Install? Fri Dec 14, 2007 10:54 pm | |
| I don't think I am going to go with the pac swi-x. I rarely use my steering wheel controls. Thanks guys | |
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96RIVMANN Fanatic
Name : Paul Location : MN Joined : 2007-10-22 Post Count : 253 Merit : 11
| Subject: Re: Aftermarket Head Unit Install? Tue Dec 25, 2007 1:33 am | |
| Does anyone know if this unit will fit into the Riv. Do we have what is considered a double DIN? Thanks http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=113DPX302&tp=5684 | |
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palermocorey90 Expert
Name : Corey Age : 34 Location : Rome NY Joined : 2007-10-03 Post Count : 2968 Merit : -24
| Subject: Re: Aftermarket Head Unit Install? Tue Dec 25, 2007 9:03 am | |
| PM sent, also i think 96-99 is DD i think the 95 is 1.5 din, any one want to correct me im not sure | |
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TonySmooth89 Aficionado
Name : Anthony Age : 35 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-11-14 Post Count : 2410 Merit : 16
| Subject: Head unit install question... Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:48 pm | |
| Ok so i went to a shop today to get my sony head unit installed because ive had terrible luck installing head units on my own... Anyway when i get there the guy tells me since it was a premium sound system he has to order a special adapter and it will cost me about 120 bucks to get it installed... and another 75 to retain the steering wheel controls... the 75 sounds about right for the controls ( it includes the interface) but i think hes trying to screw me with the unit install... anyone else agree? | |
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TType_Riviera Fanatic
Name : Rob Age : 42 Location : ohio Joined : 2007-03-05 Post Count : 422 Merit : 0
| Subject: Re: Aftermarket Head Unit Install? Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:52 pm | |
| i dont understand what premium sound has to do with anything...doyou meal the harness connector? or the actuall deck installation kit? is it a standard deck? | |
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TonySmooth89 Aficionado
Name : Anthony Age : 35 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-11-14 Post Count : 2410 Merit : 16
| Subject: Re: Aftermarket Head Unit Install? Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:55 pm | |
| he said something about needing a ribbon adapte for the wiring harness.... but i found another place in town that'll do it for 75 with the adapter and dash kit so that seems a bit more reasonable. | |
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T Riley Guru
Name : Travis Age : 34 Location : Minnesconsin Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 5127 Merit : 10
| Subject: Need a new head unit Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:44 pm | |
| I need a new head unit im sick of mine it skips and scratches my cd's BUMMER........ im debating between doing my own instally and gettin her done professionally............ i think i can do it on my own...... but i might go for one of those flip out touch screen styles.......... My favorite setup i've seen so far is Mr. Rivieras....... it looks pro....... if i do it myself i could always do that suede dash i was talking about | |
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